Where do earthquakes happen, how strong are they, and why do they occur? This resource from Natural Resources Canada includes background information, presentations, a variety of activities and assessment ideas to be included in a comprehensive lesson or series of lessons on earthquakes and plate tectonics. The resource highlights current events such as recent earthquakes in Haiti and Japan.
Contributed by: Jane Wynne, Natural Resources Canada (BCScTA Catalyst 2011 Conference Presenter)

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In this lab, students will investigate the properties of osmosis using potato slices.

Subject

Science

Biology

Keywords

osmosis

water

lab

BCScTA

hypotonic

hypertonic

Learning Standards

BC Chemistry 12 (2006)
B2 - describe the characteristics of water and its role in biological systems

Language

English

Date Created

Jun 17, 2016

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BCScienceTeachers’ Association
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Biology: Investigating Osmosis Lab
A shipwrecked sailor is stranded on a small desert island with no fresh water to drink.
She knows she could last without food for up to a month, but if she didn't

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